Academy@Worden vs Moss Side Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy@Worden
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
660 students
Moss Side Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
248 students
| Measure | Academy@Worden Leyland, North West | Moss Side Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 536 | #773 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2300 of 4,090 | #6514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 660 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.academyatworden.co.uk | www.mossside.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moss Side Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 43.4).
- •Academy@Worden is the larger school with 660 students compared with 248.
- •Academy@Worden is a academy school while Moss Side Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy@Worden better than Moss Side Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Side Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 43.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy@Worden and Moss Side Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Academy@Worden: 660. Moss Side Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Academy@Worden and Moss Side Primary School rank in North West?
Academy@Worden is 272nd of 536 and Moss Side Primary School is 773rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).